a medicinal plant called
"ringworm bush or schrub" and "acapulco" in English, this Philippine herbal medicine is used
to treat tinea infections, insect bites, ringworms, eczema, scabies and itchiness.Akapulko
is used as herbal medicine and is a shrub that grows wild in the tropical climate of
Philippines. Akapulko is widely used in the Philippines as herbal medicine. The akapulko
leaves contain chrysophanic acid, a fungicide that is used to treat fungal infections, like
ringworms, scabies and eczema.. Akapulko leaves are also known to be sudorific, diuretic and
purgative, usedto treat intestinal problems including intestinal parasites. Akapulko is also
used as herbal medicine to treat bronchitis and asthma. Because of Akapulko’s anti-fungal
properties, it is a common ingredient in soaps, shampoos, and lotions in the Philippines.
The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) has helped develop the
technology for a akapulko herbal medicine lotion.
Akapulko is an erect, shrubby legume with dark green compound leaves. Akapulko leaves have
orange rachis that has 16-28 leaflets. Akapulko produces an axis of golden yellow flowers
that has 4-winged pods containing 50-60 flattened, triangular seeds. Akapulko flowers are
enclosed by yellow-orange bracts that are later shed in time.
Akapulko is used as herbal medicine and is a shrub that grows wild in
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Akapulko, herbal medicine for skin disease
Akapulko is used as herbal medicine for the following skin diseases
Tinea infections,
insect bites,
ringworms,
eczema,
scabies and
itchiness.
>Preparation and application of Akapulko herbal medicine
Pound Akapulko leaves, squeeze the juice and apply topically on affected area twice a day
until cured. There are commercially available Akapulko herbal medicine lotions in the
Philippine market for skin diseases treatment. If symptoms persist or irritation occurs,
stop the use and consult your doctor.
.Akapulko, Herbal Medicine for Atomach Problems
Akapulko is used as herbal medicine for the following stomach problems
• Laxative to expel intestinal parasites,
• diuretic
• purgative.
• Strong decoction of leaves are also known to cause abortion in pregnant women.
>Preparation and application of Akapulko herbal medicine for treatment of stomach problems
Pound or cut a cup of Akapulko seeds, Akapulko leaves and flowers into manageable sizes then
let it seep in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes to creat an Akapulko herbal tea. Let it
cool and drink a cup three times a day. The potency of Akapulko herbal tea is good to last
for one day. Make new Akapulko herbal tea as needed. When symptoms persist or irritation
occurs stop the use and consult your doctor.
Akapulko, Herbal Medicine for Lung and Mouth Problems
>Akapulko is used as herbal medicine for the following lung and mouth problems:
• Expectorant for bronchitis and dyspnoea,
• mouthwash in stomatitis,
• alleviation of asthma symptoms
>Preparation and application of Akapulko herbal medicine for lung and mouth problems
As expectorant and for the alleviation of asthma attacks. Drink a cup of Akapulko herbal
medicine tea (see above for the preparation) three times a day until symptoms improved.
For the treatment of mouth infections such as stomatitis, gargle the Akapulko herbal tea
three times a day until symptoms improve.
If symptoms persist and irritation occurs, stop the use and consult your doctor.
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